MTX (Minerals Technologies) Research & Development: $23 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MTX Minerals Technologies Inc MTX
75 GF Score
Price $78.59
GF Value $70.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Minerals Technologies Research & Development?

Minerals Technologies MTX +2.76% 75 Research & Development is $23 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Minerals Technologies's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $23 Mil.

Minerals Technologies  (NYSE:MTX) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Minerals Technologies Research & Development Historical Data

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Minerals Technologies Research & Development Chart

Minerals Technologies Annual Data
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Minerals Technologies Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $23 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $23 Mil mean?
Minerals Technologies (MTX) has a Research & Development of $23 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors.
Is Minerals Technologies' Research & Development too high?
Minerals Technologies' current Research & Development is $23 Mil. Overall, Minerals Technologies has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minerals Technologies' Research & Development compare to NGVT and KWR?
Minerals Technologies' Research & Development of $23 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. Minerals Technologies's current Research & Development is $23 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minerals Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minerals Technologies (MTX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.05, compared to a current price of $78.59 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $23 Mil. Minerals Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current Research & Development is $23 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Minerals Technologies (MTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minerals Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $78.59 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.05. GuruFocus considers Minerals Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MTX:

  • Research & Development: $23 Mil
  • GF Value™: $70.05 vs. price of $78.59 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Minerals Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges MNK:Germany
Address 622 Third Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017-6707
Minerals Technologies Inc mines, produces, and sells mineral-based products. The firm organizes itself into two segments: The Consumer & Specialties segment that derives maximum revenue, serves consumer end markets directly with mineral-to-market finished products and also provides specialty mineral-based solutions and technologies that are an essential component of its customers' finished products; and The Engineered Solutions segment serves industrial end markets with engineered systems, mineral blends, and technologies that are designed to improve its customers' manufacturing processes and projects. The majority of revenue comes from the United States, while it also has its presence in Canada/Latin America, Europe/Africa, and Asia.
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